benefit : Idioms & Phrases

• noun a percentage of death benefits paid directly to policy holders having a short life expectancy (usually 6 months)
  

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• noun concept album compiling a performer's work or work supporting some worthy cause
  tribute album.
  

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• noun a concert given for the benefit of some charitable cause
  

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• noun sanction by a religious rite
  
  • they are living together without benefit of clergy

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• . (Law) See under Clergy.

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• noun an analysis of the cost effectiveness of different alternatives in order to see whether the benefits outweigh the costs
  

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• noun a benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise
  

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• noun insurance or pension money payable to a beneficiary of a deceased
  

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• noun insurance benefits paid in case of disability
  

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• noun an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
  perk; perquisite.
  
  • a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job

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• noun a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work
  retirement fund; superannuation; old-age pension; retirement check; retirement pension.
  

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• noun money paid (by the government) to someone who is too ill to work
  sick benefit.
  

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• noun money paid (by the government) to someone who is too ill to work
  sick benefit.
  

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• noun benefits paid to bring incomes up to minimum levels established by law
  national assistance; social assistance.
  

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• noun a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of commercial activity
  tax break.
  

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